Miracles in Mark: Lesson 4
Mark 9:14-29: Lord of the demons We have been looking at representative miracles that address different aspects of reality: death, physical healing, and Christ’s power over creation. Here, we arrive…
Parent conversations: What Christmas traditions do you cherish in your family?
Family. That’s the common denominator for me. When I’m thinking about Christmas traditions, they all revolve around family. Close family. Extended family. Church family. School family. Work family. Friends and…
The upper room
A congregation uses art to experience anew Jesus’ appearance to his disciples. In 2018, Peace, Aiken, S.C., commissioned three pieces from WELS artist Jason Jaspersen for its church, including “Upper…
Experiencing the gospel through art
You wouldn’t call the artwork that adorns the walls at Peace, Aiken, S.C., “traditional.” But the church building isn’t traditional either. When members at Peace were looking for a location,…
WELS podcasts: The Notable Podcast
Podcast: The Notable Podcast Hosts: Jonathan Bourman, Timothy Bourman Description: “Imagine you picked up the most important book in the world, a book with words that could transform hearts. Now,…
Parent conversations: What are ways to foster a rich prayer life in children?
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). It’s a familiar passage, and it’s also my…
Four brothers, one mission
“Every time I hang out with one of my brothers, I gain nuggets of wisdom that stick with me,” says Paul Bourman, who graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wis.,…
Parent conversations: What’s the best parenting advice you’ve received or given?
Years before I became a mother, I wrote a news article for Forward in Christ in which I interviewed a dad who described his nightly ritual of blessing his young daughter before she went…
Heart to heart: Parent conversations: How do parents find contentment?
How do parents find contentment? As parents, we all know that we need to savor each moment. Those older and wiser remind us that the time passes so quickly. So,…